As a parent, it can feel like you need to have every answer—but no one has it all figured out. That’s why we’re here. These real-life experiences come from parents doing their best. Learn how they handle technology, finances, travel, friendship and everything in between.
Welcome to another CapitalMOM Real Life Conversation! Today, we're diving into the concept of flipping the script—changing the way we talk about situations with our kiddos and with ourselves. Rachel’s Competition Glimmer I'm going to start with a glimmer. My daughter...
Traveling with little ones is an adventure in itself, and taking my two-year-old, Zoey, and four-year-old, Max, to Disney World was no exception! From navigating airport security with a stroller to keeping them entertained on the flight, I learned a lot about what...
Today we're going to talk about when our kids don't want to go places and how we can best deal with that. Ashlee’s Glimmer The weather has been cold lately and Holmes Lake was frozen over. We went ice skating as a family multiple times and it was so much fun. We made...
I first heard about Galentine’s Day from Parks and Recreation, where Amy Poehler’s character, Leslie Knope, made it a tradition to celebrate female friendships on February 13th. Honestly, she was onto something—because while motherhood is incredibly rewarding, it can...
Parenting is one of the most fulfilling yet demanding roles you can take on. Over the years, through my professional experience and my own journey as a parent, I’ve realized that perfection isn’t just unattainable—it can actually get in the way. Let me share a few...
Today we want to talk about how our surroundings in our homes affect us as moms and some of our thoughts on that. We hope you enjoy. Rachel’s Christmas Glimmer As we write this at the beginning of January, we are still very much in Christmas joy. I did take down the...
Hi. I'm Rachel, and I'm Ashlee. Welcome to the CapitalMOM Real Life Conversations. It's real life. Rachel’s December Glimmer We're going to start with our glimmer and our dimmer. And my glimmer for this month is Wicked. Have you seen Wicked? Because I saw it, and I...
Parenting is one of the most fulfilling yet demanding roles you can take on. Over the years, through my professional experience and my own journey as a parent, I’ve realized that perfection isn’t just unattainable—it can actually get in the way. Let me share a few...
I recently looked back at my prior blogs and realized I’ve been writing about my grandchildren for the past 10 years. Where has the time gone? It’s similar to the feeling I have when I think about how old my grandchildren are today—23, 24, 25 and 26. I thought to...
Last year, I started carving out time each Sunday to reflect on my week and share takeaways with my grandkids. Here's what the experience has been like. Thinking About Grandparenthood I used to wonder if my relationship with my grandkids was unique or if every grandma...
Whether you're a new mom or a seasoned pro, here are some mom hacks that we have learned—sometimes the hard way—over time that you can start using today. Mutual Glimmer We're going to start with a glimmer today, and it's a mutual glimmer. It's a really fun one that...
Hi, we're Rachel and Ashlee, hosts of Real Life Conversations with CapitalMom. First of all, thank you again for joining us. We always are super grateful to have you here. Ashlee’s September Glimmer Today, I'm going to start real quick with my glimmer, which is more...
Earlier this month, John and I went on a small vacation. Here's how it went. Planning Our Trip We didn’t want to do anything too huge or expensive, so we decided to take our bikes to a couple of the state parks around the Midwest and explore. I don’t believe we’ve had...
Hi, we're Rachel and Ashlee. Welcome to episode seven of CapitalMOM Real Life Conversations. Thanks so much for joining us today. We're really, really grateful you're here. Hope you enjoy. Ashlee’s August Dimmer I'm going to start how we usually do with a dimmer. What...
A funny thing happened to two grandmas on the way to the Berlin Wall. This sounds like it’s the first line of a joke. Well, it’s not a joke, but there were many funny times. A Sister's Invitation to Europe Early last fall, my sister asked me if I would be able to...
This month, we're going to talk about fostering sibling relationships as we move into the summer months. Ashlee & Rachel’s Joint Dimmer So we're going to start with our dimmer first. A joint dimmer. It probably seems like we talk about this a lot, but this was too...
I worked with TeamMates Mentoring at Lincoln Public Schools (LPS) shortly after Tom Osborne and his wife created the program in the early 90s. As a principal, I loved greeting the mentors because I knew how much the relationship meant to our students. The closer I got...
This week, we're going to talk about getting out of the house with our kids and things to do in our local community. But before we get into that, we just want to say thank you for being here. We recognize that, in this world, there are so many things that you can tune...
Another tricky subject we are currently navigating through - dating. My son turns 13 this May and I can’t believe he will be a teenager. The dating world has changed even in the last 10 years. Recently, he has been talking with a girl he met at youth group. Mostly via...
Hi everyone! Welcome to those joining us for the first time, and welcome back to those who are returning! In our last episode, we got to know each other a bit better and talked about friendships in motherhood. Today, we're excited to dive a little deeper into some new...
Just when I felt my oldest grandchild found her niche, she decides to move it up a notch. A New Generation's Work Model I was always under the belief that you worked one job and you stayed there. Yes, you’d adjust what role you may have in the school or company, but...
Hi, I'm Rachel and I'm Ashlee. Welcome to our CapitalMOM Real Life Conversations series. Why We Partnered with CapitalMOM CapitalMOM approached us at the end of 2023 and asked us to create some content talking about motherhood, our motherhood journeys, and relatable...
Whether it's a snow day home from school, an unexpected business meeting, or a childcare arrangement that fell through, there probably will be times when I’ll need to leave my child home alone. It's natural for parents to worry when first leaving kids without...
As our grandkids grow older, our ski trips are changing. Our Memories on the Slopes Years ago, when our kids were in elementary and junior high (yes, back in the old days when it was called junior high), we would take our daughters skiing in Colorado during winter...
One of my most cherished dreams as a mom is that my children should be the best of friends. To see them fighting, grabbing each other's toys or constantly bickering and squabbling can be a distressing and bewildering experience. On the other hand, when my children get...
Happenstance. I was mindlessly scrolling through Twitter eight years ago when I came across a tweet seeking ideas for a mom in the Lincoln, Nebraska area. I sent off a direct message, and a month later, my blogging journey began. Growing Alongside Us For eight years,...
My 12-year-old, Cohen, is supposed to be practicing juggling his soccer ball. Instead, he’s playing catch with the dog. “Juggle,” I yell. “I’m not paying all this money for soccer if you’re not going to practice.” A Love, Hate Relationship with Practice Don’t get me...
As a mother, I've experienced the joys and challenges of raising a daughter, watching her transform from a tiny bundle of joy into a remarkable young woman. It's a journey filled with precious moments and bittersweet transitions, a constant dance between cherishing...
I did it. I walked away from coaching the sport I love. After nearly 20 years, I walked away from coaching at the high school varsity level. And after eight years, I will walk away as a CapitalMOM blogger at the year's end. Through all of the joy and angst, I have...
Makeup, crop tops, skincare routines. My daughter is only nine years old, but she’s growing up faster than I did. Navigating Tween Years I was a tomboy growing up. I loved sports, ponytails and nothing pink or frilly. My daughter, however, is completely the opposite....
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